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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
the pancreas, Vasculitis ... #SLE #Gastrointestinal ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Butterfly rash, Vasculitis ... Endocarditis, Aortic ... #systemic #erythematosus ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... after CRAO -> Pale Optic ... Occlusion #CRAO #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Bilateral signs ... Evaluate for NMO, SLE ... Disorders: - SLE ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis